1988 Ford Festiva LX review from North America
"A fast, versatile, inexpensive loyal friend"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to replace the front spindles at about 135,000 miles.
I replaced the alternator twice; luckily the repair shop I used kept records and it was under warranty.
There was some ignition module that cost next to nothing, but the repair cost me $500.
General comments?
I loved this little car. Someone hit me in a parking lot and I got enough money to have it repainted bright bright red.
I loved driving this baby. It was fast on the freeways and it was slippery in parking lots.
I loved the ability to carry lots of stuff.
I worked as a social worker and it was just the greatest little thing for work. I had a good reason for selling it at the time, but I miss it. I am on the road a lot, putting upwards of 1000 miles a month of local driving and another Festiva would be fantastic.
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| The little car that could do everything |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1998 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 148000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford None |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2004 |